U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Luis Torres-Ortiz (center), 341st Recruiting Squadron recruiter, rings a bell at the headquarters of the Air Force Recruiting Service, signifying that recruiting goals for the fiscal year have been met, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Oct. 1, 2024. Torres-Ortiz was selected with the honor to ring the bell because he was number one in his squadron in recruiting Airmen and Guardians to the Delayed Entry Program, adding 67 future servicemembers to the program. In fiscal year 2024, AFRS successfully recruited over 27,900 Airmen and Guardians, playing a pivotal role in sustaining the Air and Space Forces. As the gateway for individuals seeking to serve, AFRS’s mission is to inspire, engage, and recruit the highest quality personnel to ensure the U.S. Air Force remains capable, agile, and ready to meet global challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jonathan R. Mallard)